The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) wishes to warn holders of Permits for Non-Commercial Flight (PNCF, private jet owners) to desist from engaging in commercial flight operations or face stiff penalties.
This warning was contained in a statement signed by the director of public affairs and consumer protection, Michael Achimugu.
It is noted that holders of PNCF are not permitted to use their aircraft for the carriage of passengers, cargo or mail for hire or reward (commercial operations or charter services) in line with Section 32 (4) of the Civil Aviation Act 2022. The NCAA will not hesitate to initiate enforcement actions against any PNCF holder found guilty of illegal operations, including suspension, withdrawal or revocation of their permit for non-commercial flight.
“The public is hereby notified that it is illegal to engage PNCF holders for commercial purposes,” a statement from the NCAA said.
NCAA officials have also been deployed to General Aviation Terminals (GAT) and private wings of the airports to monitor the activities of PNCF holders.
The NCAA restated its zero tolerance for violations of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023 and shall continue to enforce strict compliance through the application of appropriate sanctions.
